Eriksson worked with Backe while managing Manchester City

Notts County director of football Sven-Goran Eriksson has pledged his future to the club despite the departure of Hans Backe as manager on Tuesday.

Backe, 57, resigned as boss after just seven weeks and nine games in charge.

"I am aware that Hans' decision has led to speculation about my own position here at Notts County," said Eriksson.

"I continue to enjoy my work at Notts County and together with [new owner] Peter Trembling I hope to progress to the goals that we have set."

Trembling completed his takeover of the club on Saturday, purchasing it for a nominal fee from previous owners Munto Finance only five months after the Middle Eastern consortium took over at Meadow Lane.

I believe the management buy-out is a positive first step for the club Sven-Goran Eriksson

Eriksson believes the future of the club is a bright one under the new ownership, but admits he was surprised by Backe's decision to resign as manager.

"Everyone at the club is disappointed that Hans has chosen to tender his resignation.

"This has come as a surprise to all of us in the context of recent results on the pitch and the completion of the management buy-out of the football club.

"I wish to make it clear that I believe the management buy-out is a positive first step for the club and we look forward to confirming further investments for the future."

Notts County assistant manager Dave Kevan has taken temporary control of the first team, with work on securing Backe's replacement due to begin at the weekend.

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